Allison Platz

Visual Art Teacher at K.W. Barrett Elementary in Arlington, VA

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Two 5th grade Barrett artists took 2nd and 3rd place in @SERCAPWater art contest! If you see Helen or James, give them a pat on the back and a ‘congrats’! #KWBpride @APSArts

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

This kind of mess makes me so happy…it means our artists are painting. #KWBpride

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

KWB artists explored places to find inspiration this week! Kinder, 1st and 2nd students used our Inspiration Station in the art room, while 3rd, 4th and 5th graders explored the website version made by their art teachers. #KWBpride @APSArts

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Last chance to double your donation for Ms. Platz’s birthday and help our KWB artists move while they make with flexible seating. #KWBpride https://t.co/EfWaE3Vtyl

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

What is the perfect birthday gift for an art teacher? Flexible seating for the art room! Give a gift here: https://t.co/ZwMjsj7p2B

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Here's a little sneak peak at the 2022-23 yearbook cover for #KWBpride. The only way to guarantee you receive a copy is to order and pay at https://t.co/2U4vHTjiMZ and enter the Barrett order number 17730.
*5th graders will receive their yearbook as a gift from the PTA.*

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Don't miss out on the 2022-23 yearbook!
Order and pay at https://t.co/2U4vHTjiMZ and enter the Barrett order number 17730. Yearbooks cost $16 and orders will be available for pick up at school in early June.
The PTA is generously gifting one yearbook all 5th graders!
#KWBpride

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

PreK students learned about cave art and some of the oldest drawings from around the world, then made their own wall drawings of animals. #kwbpride ⁦@APSArts⁩

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

For this month’s heritage celebration station students can view artworks, read stories, and learn about artists from Native American cultures. #KWBpride @APSArts

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Today 5th graders tackled a design challenge for our school! After discussing who can and cannot access our current signs, students designed their own. @APSArts @Justice_xDesign #kwbpride

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Barrett 5th graders are exploring charcoal and chalk pastels this year. I wonder what they will create for their masterpieces. #KWBpride @APSArts

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

In Art, we're honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with a book collection focused on Latinx artists and stories. Check out our @DonorsChoose, where you can help us expand our book collection to celebrate our beautifully diverse community! https://t.co/G7d3zpSyK0
#KWBpride @APSArts

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Students take ownership in Art by deciding how we want our classroom to look, sound and feel. @APSArts @BarrettAPS #KWBpride #RCinArt #responsiveclassroom

[Amanda Thiel @MrsThielMusic]

While brainstorming lyrics for a song about @KWBLittman students kept coming up with verses that talked about how he makes them smile and turns their day around. I can’t think of a better way to describe Mr. Littman! We’re so lucky to have him at Barrett 🐯 @BarrettAPS #KWBpride

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Tools are clean and clay is in the kiln! On to glazing our clay projects after Spring Break. #claydays #KWBpride @APSArts

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

5th grade artists explore chalk pastel and charcoal drawing techniques. Check out those beautiful color blends! @BarrettAPS #KWBpride @APSArts

[Amanda Thiel @MrsThielMusic]

SO PROUD OF YOU BARRETT 5th GRADE! @APSArts @jason_mraz #KWBPride

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Looking to participate in our clay activities, but lost your modeling clay? You can make your own salt dough clay following this simple recipe from Tate Kids: https://t.co/u3trOpXajl
@APSArts #kwbpride

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

#kwbpride artists are starting a sculpture unit. Paper sculpture and modeling clay will be our focus for the coming weeks, so get out your art tool kit and have fun making 3-D art with us!

[Allison Platz @PlatzArtClass]

Would you choose to create a digital collage or one with paper? These KWB masterpieces are coming along nicely. #kwbpride #choiceart #hybridlearning @APSArts #teachingforartisticbehavior